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Minnesota’s Credit Unions will hold their second CU Forward day on Monday, Oct. 8. Across Minnesota Credit Unions will dedicate the day to community service projects and volunteer opportunities that will impact over 335,000 Minnesotans.

Credit unions, as not-for-profit financial institutions give back profits to their members and the communities that they serve. CU Forward Day is one day where 47 Credit Unions and partners across Minnesota that will volunteer more than 5,000 hours.

ACTS OF KINDNESS IDEAS

Whether you have a large group or one individual, finding a volunteer opportunity can be daunting. The Minnesota Credit Union Network has put together the

following examples for credit unions of all sizes to find a way to may in impact during CU Forward Day.

Large Group Activities & Volunteerism

Join the Network and other credit unions at Second Harvest Heartland

Volunteer for one of the opportunities put together by United Way, a CU Forward Day partner

Reach out to a local nonprofit to see what opportunities are available.

Conduct a food or book drive in partnership with a local organization

Host a blood drive or offer flu shots/flu prevention packets

Clean up a local city park

Put on an event at assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or shelters

Provide employees with pay-it-forward items or gifts to give out to members of the community.

Initially focused on Affinity Plus’ employees dedicating eight hours to volunteerism, the event has grown substantially – the 2016 Plus It Forward event included 25 participating credit unions resulting in more than 1,200 employees and members dedicating over 7,300 total volunteer hours to scatter kindness in their communities.

In a response to the growing cooperative nature of the event, the Minnesota Credit Union Network will now coordinate credit union participation, tracking and media efforts going forward under the umbrella name CU Forward Day.

Questions? MnCUN Director of Engagement Ben Hering by email or by phone at 651-288-5519.